iKey SK-97-TP Medical Grade Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad

The iKey SK-97-TP Medical Grade Rugged Keyboard with Touchpad is designed for medical and clean room environments where hygiene and durability are essential. It features a sealed construction and an industrial-grade silicone rubber overlay with tactile mechanical keys, ensuring reliable performance even after rigorous cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants. Certified to IP65 and NEMA 4X, the keyboard also meets MIL-STD-810G standards for shock and vibration resistance, confirming its ruggedness and suitability for continuous use in healthcare and laboratory settings.

It operates across a wide temperature range from -40°C to +70°C, supporting long-lasting reliability under demanding conditions. Connectivity options include PS/2 and USB interfaces compatible with Windows and Macintosh systems, making it versatile across multiple platforms. The keyboard’s robust build and sealed design reduce contamination risk while maintaining precision input, fitting the needs of medical facilities requiring dependable, field-ready input hardware.

SK-97-TP Features

  • Cleanable, Liquid Proof Design
  • Integrated Touchpad
  • 12 Function Keys + 10-Key Numeric Pad
  • Rugged Abs Case
  • Various Keyboard and Language Layout Options
  • Customisation Available On Request

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IP Rating

Manufacturer

Country Of Manufacture

United States

Backlight

No Backlight

Case Material

ABS Polycarbonate

Certifications

IP Rated, NEMA 4X, CE UL60950, FCC Part 15 Class B

Custom Options Products

Keyboard Layout,Keyboard Language,Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface

Dimensions

(w-h-d) 366.8mm x 137.2mm x 22.6mm

Housing Colour

White / Medical White

Humidity

100% Humidity Resistant

Cable

LENGTH: 10ft (3m)

Compatibility

PS/2 KEYBOARD/TOUCHPAD: All Windows Operating Systems USB KEYBOARD/TOUCHPAD: All Windows and Macintosh OS

Flammability

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD: 94 VO SILICONE OVERLAY: 94HB INTERFACE CABLE: 94 VO

Function Keys

12 Keys

Key Feedback

Tactile with Mechanical Snap

Key Material

Industrial Silicone Rubber

Key Switch

MATERIAL: Industrial silicone rubber LIFE: 10 million cycles TRAVEL: 0.055 in. (1.4mm) ACTUATION FORCE: 7.05 oz +/- 1.06 oz (200g +/- 30g) FEEDBACK: Tactile with mechanical snap

Lifespan

>10 Million Actuations

No. Of Keys

97

Pointing Device

Touchpad

Power

PS/2: KEYBOARD: 50mA@5V (from Keyboard port) TOUCHPAD: 10 mA@5V (from Mouse port) USB: 60mA@5V (from CPU port)

Product Weight

1.5 lbs +/- 0.10 lbs (0.68 kg +/- 0.05 kg)

Shock

3 x 11 ms Pulses of 50g on each of 3 Axes

Switch Force

200g (+/- 30g)

Switch / Key Travel

0.055 in (1.4mm)

Vibration

POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY: 0.04g/Hz FREQUENCY RANGE: 20Hz - 2 kHz DURATION OF TEST PER AXIS: 3 hours

Shock

3 x 11 ms Pulses of 50g on each of 3 Axes

Temperature Rating

STORAGE: -40C to +90C (-40F to +194F) OPERATING: -40C to +70C (-40F to +158F)

The iKey SK-97-TP Medical Grade Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The SK-97-TP supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Food And Beverage Processing, Healthcare And Medical, Industrial Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical.

Across these sectors, the SK-97-TP is typically used in applications such as Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Medical Carts And Clinical Mobile Workstations, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Quality Control And Inspection.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the SK-97-TP across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.

For further information, or to assess whether the SK-97-TP is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The iKey SK-97-TP Medical Grade Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad comes with a 3 Years Manufacturers Limited Warranty + Option To Extend against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).

To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, iKey SK-97-TP Medical Grade Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the iKey SK-97-TP Medical Grade Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.

Do you need further details about the iKey SK-97-TP Medical Grade Rugged Keyboard With Touchpad or require a custom solution or demonstration?

At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the iKey SK-97-TP or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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